Reasons why you need a home inspection...

Prepurchase of a Home

 

  • Allows you to get an objective view of the home and its components, from the roof to the basement and everything in between.

 

  • Distinguishes between cosmetic issues and real concerns, which could become a financial burden down the road.

 

  • Provides a detailed report, with photos, that points out potential concerns, safety hazards, and repair recommendations.

Purchase of New Construction

 

  • Provides a detailed report of defects as well as things that may have been overlooked during construction.

 

  • This report can be used as a punch list by the builder to make any necessary repairs.

 

  • Allows the buyer to have confidence in the workmanship of their new home.

Home inspections aren't just for buying a home.

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Presale of a Home

 

  • Uncovers hidden problems that could impact the sale of your home.

 

  • Gives the seller time to get estimates in order to make affordable repairs.

 

  • Maximizes the asking price by knowing the true condition of the home going into the sale.

 

  • Avoids 11th hour negotiations with the buyer.

11-Month Warranty on New Construction

 

  • Most new construction offers a one-year builder warranty, which covers defects and safety concerns.

 

  • This inspection can help prevent costly repairs for the new homeowner after the warranty expires.

 

  • It's recommended that this inspection be completed just prior to the expiration of the builder's warranty.

 

  • This is the buyer's final opportunity to inform the builder of items that need to be repaired or replaced before the warranty runs out.

Buying As-Is?

Get The Facts Before You Buy!

Many people believe that buying a house as-is means that there's no reason to have the home inspected before the deal is done.  This couldn't be further from the truth.
 
It means the seller is unwilling to make any repairs.  It doesn't mean you don't have the right to know exactly what you're getting into before you buy the house, especially since the buyer is who will have to make any repairs.